more than 280 people are now confirmed dead after a powerful typhoon hit the southern philippines. and there's concern more bodies will be found as rescuers make their way to areas isolated by landslides, floods and downed communications. a flash flood killed dozens as it swamped two emergency storm shelters and a military camp in one area. >>> new proof of just how powerful our recent storms were. 30 miles north of ukaih, the mud slides snapped trees like television as the saturated ground gave way and uprooted a redwood. >> cameras everywhere, don't we is it. >>> bart leaders are spending millions in taxpayer money to fight a birdbathle on the silicon valley extension project in san jose. the "mercury news" reports hundreds of birds are laying eggs in the construction area so bart workers are using inflatable dancers to shoo the birds away. it costs $5 million, about $17,000 per bird nest. >>> oakland city council can't make up its mind on a proposed dog park near lake merritt. councilmembers didn't have enough votes last night to make any moves on a proposed dog play area at ast